Firenze Trip Overview
Experience some of Michelangelo’s greatest masterpieces and the David. Explore then the most important sites of Florence with your local professional Guide always at your side! Visit both the religious and the political heart of the city center, including Medici’ district, San Lorenzo, Piazza Duomo with the Duomo Complex stunning Monuments. The tour then goes through the characteristic streets of the medieval district where Dante and Beatrice lived and where you can also admire the imposing Church of Orsanmichele, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art. You will also discover the picturesque Straw Market: don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous “porcellino” (pig). Then the open-air museum of Piazza della Signoria with the majestic Palazzo Vecchio and its the embattled tower of Arnolfo, one of the most famous symbols of Florence. At the end, you will arrive at Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence and you will end this amazing tour admiring its renowned jewellery shops.
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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Firenze, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Firenze, Toscana, Italy
Experience some of Michelangelo’s greatest masterpieces and the David. Explore then the most important sites of Florence with your local professional Guide always at your side! Visit both the religious and the political heart of the city center, including Medici’ district, San Lorenzo, Piazza Duomo with the Duomo Complex stunning Monuments. The tour then goes through the characteristic streets of the medieval district where Dante and Beatrice lived and where you can also admire the imposing Church of Orsanmichele, a masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art. You will also discover the picturesque Straw Market: don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous “porcellino” (pig). Then the open-air museum of Piazza della Signoria with the majestic Palazzo Vecchio and its the embattled tower of Arnolfo, one of the most famous symbols of Florence. At the end, you will arrive at Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence and you will end this amazing tour admiring its renowned jewellery shops.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Galleria dell’Accademia, Via Ricasoli, 58/60, 50122, Florence Italy
Deep into the art of Michelangelo to know his most renowned work, the “David”, and other important works of art such as ”I Prigioni” and ”San Matteo” and the “Palestrina Pietà”.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy
The wonderful square which housed the Duomo monumental complex: the Cathedral with Brunelleschi Dome, the Giotto bell tower and the Baptistery
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church and Museum of Orsanmichele, Via Arte della Lana 1, 50123, Florence Italy
A masterpiece of Florentine Gothic art, decorated with shrines with statues of the patron saints of the powerful medieval trade guilds.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercato del Porcellino, Piazza del Mercato Nuovo, Florence Italy
Inside the Straw Market you find this unique Fountain: don’t forget to rub the nose of the famous “porcellino” (pig) and toss a coin into the fountain to bring you good luck!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Signoria, 50122, Florence Italy
One of the most beautiful squares in the world and political center of the city. In this “open-air museum”, you will be fascinated by the beautiful Fountain of Neptune with the imposing marble statue of Ammannati and by the sculptural masterpieces of the Loggia dei Lanzi, including the Perseus by Cellini and the Rape of the Sabines by Giambologna. Dominating the square is the majestic Palazzo Vecchio with Arnolfo’s crenellated tower, one of the most famous symbols of Florence that you can admire in all its magnificence.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ponte Vecchio, 50125, Florence Italy
By following from the outside the spectacular elevated path of the Vasari Corridor you will arrive at the romantic and picturesque Ponte Vecchio, the oldest bridge in Florence, and you will end this amazing tour admiring its renowned jewellery shops.
Duration: 15 minutes
